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This morning, as I was sipping my coffee and watching the sunrise, the
steam from the cup fogged my glasses, momentarily blocking the light. It
was a per...
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So. This is the news. I've been named the next poet laureate of Maine.
I went up to Augusta yesterday, where Governor Janet Mills formally
introduced me ...
2026 April PAD Challenge: Day 4
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Write a poem a day with poets from around the world for the 2026 April PAD
Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a friend poem.
The post 2026 April PAD Ch...
Wherever You Think There Is Nothing
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We spend our lives searching for portals to the possible. They are rarely
gates swung open for us by some great hand. Often, they are where we least
expect...
Holy Haikus
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Seeking Justice and Mercy Joseph and Mary protested the execution of their
son, Jesus. Passerby Roman Supporters They threw the finger telling Mary
and Jos...
The Same Feeling
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… “It is only the artist, and maybe the criminal, who can make his own
[rules].” This is from The Dangerous Edge: The Psychology of Excitement by
Michael A...
Stay away from the pool
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My mother & I were visiting a friend of hers who was living in an apartment
complex that I regarded at the time as positively palatial, what for the
commun...
In Memory of Ed Ochester, Poet & Editor, RIP
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We have asked Ed Ochester (above) to edit our Sunday poetry pages for the
next few months. Here is one of Ed's poems: March of the Penguins The
editor of N...
“In spite of all the learned have said ...”
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Philip Freneau
Philip Freneau (1752-1852) was a journalist and poet in the early years our
country was forming. And, oh, by the way, I once wrote an under...
Balance is important in design
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis Theme natoque penatibus et
magnis dis ...
Proof of Life
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Um, hello? Is this thing on?
I am writing from the Central Time Zone, as we have officially moved to
Oxford, Mississippi for the academic year! And I have ...
Lana K. W. Austin
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Lana K. W. Austin’s poems, short stories, and reviews have recently been
featured in *Mid-AmericanReview, Sou’wester, Columbia Journal, Zone 3,
Appalachia...
The translucent veil of life
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Haha, so the truth comes out. Having 2 children is A LOT more work than 1!
I haven't been able to get out of the rocking chair more than a few
moment...
On the move
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*Gal about town, photo by Bob Perkoski*
Dear readership,
Your humble hostess has been doing a whole lot of what is depicted in
today's photo: walking aro...
Strawberry Month
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The strawberry sweets at Lagusta's Luscious this month are insane! I
missed out last year and decided that this year I would take full
advantage.
I luck...
AWP in Minneapolis, and recommended reading
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Again I've been away from this blog longer than I'd intended. Much busy
with writing, and reading, and life in general.
I'll be attending the annual AWP co...
Remixing the World's Problems Results
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The one thing about judging poetry is that it often takes me much longer
than I expect. For everyone who has waited so patiently for me to get these
result...
In a Landscape - The Playlist
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John Cage, “In a Landscape”
Bob Dylan, “My Back Pages”
Neil Young, “Ambulance Blues”
The Twilight Zone Theme
Babylon 5 Theme
Simon & Garfunkel, “Richard Co...
9 comments:
I like this portrait of her better than the one I did.
I like this portrait of her better than the one I did.
I love your portrait of Leah!
Oh my god. NIN!!! ADORABLE. I love you
Oh I love it and I love you!! Thanks Nin!! I'll cherish it always. Sending it to luna luna xx
Hi, Nin,
Do you mind if I post your drawing and the link over at clevelandpoetics?
That would be great! THANKS!!!
This is great to read and lets me know more about you and your work. Thanks.
Great-- thanks!
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